FAQ
What exactly is Popcorn?
Section titled “What exactly is Popcorn?”An AI movie agent that produces complete short videos for you. You describe an idea; the agent writes, casts, generates, and edits the whole thing. See What is Popcorn?.
How do I make my first movie?
Section titled “How do I make my first movie?”- Sign in at popcorn.co.
- Type your idea in the home prompt (or click a starting point).
- Hit send. The agent will ask questions if it needs to, and start producing.
Full walkthrough: Your first movie.
How long does a movie take?
Section titled “How long does a movie take?”Short clips: about 2 minutes. Longer or more complex movies: 10–30 minutes.
Can I reuse characters across videos?
Section titled “Can I reuse characters across videos?”Yes — characters are first-class. Create one once, then @-mention them in any future movie. See Characters.
Where can I publish?
Section titled “Where can I publish?”- popcorn.co — a public page on Popcorn.
- YouTube — when you’ve connected a YouTube account to a channel.
- A channel — as the next episode of a recurring series.
You can also just download the file and post it anywhere.
How does pricing work?
Section titled “How does pricing work?”A free trial to start. Then either a monthly subscription (best for regular publishing) or one-time credit packs. Full breakdown: Pricing & credits.
How do I report a bug?
Section titled “How do I report a bug?”Discord or email support@popcorn.co.
Does Popcorn work with my AI agent (Claude, Cursor, etc.)?
Section titled “Does Popcorn work with my AI agent (Claude, Cursor, etc.)?”Yes. Popcorn has an MCP server at https://api.popcorn.co/mcp — most modern AI agents can connect to it in one click. See Connect Popcorn to your AI agent.
Are AI-generated videos copyright-free?
Section titled “Are AI-generated videos copyright-free?”Movies you create with Popcorn are yours. But if you ask Popp to clip from a YouTube video, react to someone else’s content, or use a real person’s voice or likeness, you are responsible for ensuring you have the right to use that material. We won’t make that judgment call for you.
Can other people see my movies?
Section titled “Can other people see my movies?”By default, no — your movies are private to your account. They become public only when you explicitly publish them to popcorn.co or YouTube.